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Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church, and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.

Our Vision

Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We seek to provide a transformative and integrative educational experience grounded in Benedictine values, helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Benedictine’s financial aid workshops to aid incoming students

February 22, 2013

Mesa, Arizona ~ Area students interested in learning how to pay for a college education at Benedictine University at Mesa are invited to attend an upcoming financial aid workshop.

Students will meet with Benedictine staff members and have their questions answered at “Financial Aid 101,” which will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 28 and again on April 24 at the Benedictine University at Mesa Services Center at 51 E. Main St., Suite 105 in downtown Mesa.

At Financial Aid 101, students and their parents can learn more about financial aid and how to begin the process. Students who apply to the University during any event or workshop will have the $40 application fee waived. Benedictine also offers scholarships and tuition discounts to eligible students.

For more information on Benedictine University at Mesa and future events, please visit ben.edu/mesa or call (602) 888-5500.

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Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois, just 25 miles west of Chicago, and has branch campuses in Springfield, Illinois, and Mesa, Arizona. Founded as a Catholic university in 1887, Benedictine enrolls nearly 10,000 students in 56 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. Forbes magazine named Benedictine among "America's Top Colleges" for the sixth consecutive year in 2016. A 2016 PayScale Inc. report ranked BenU one of the top 10 colleges in Illinois for return on investment and in the top 20 percent nationally. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). For more information, contact (630) 829-6300, admissions@ben.edu or visit ben.edu.